Falcons

By Hollywould

October 15, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

I don’t care where he goes. I am glad that Blank told everyone he will never be back here. Now maybe some of these idiot bloggers (reality check) just got their reality check. I hope he gets another chance but I forsee a PR nightmare wherever he goes if he gets to play. I still wish the guy good luck. He will have paid his debt. Now, will you idiots quit wearing his jersey to the games? You really look foolish.

By Falcons Fan

October 15, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

He will be traded for a 2nd round pick, not released.

By Dogbyte

October 15, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

I don’t care where he “lands” as long as it is not in Atlanta. I agree(reluctantly)that he deserves yet another chance and there are Jerry Jones and Al Davis types that will give it to him. Hopefully, the Falcons can get a draft pick out of the deal but to get some leeway under the cap may have to do.

By bama12

October 15, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

As a lifetime falcons fan, and vick fan, I agree with Blank completely. Matty Ice is our QB. I think Detroit is a good prediction for Vick. Question though for ledbetter, can we trade him? So, he does not end up on a team in our division. Tampa Bay needs a QB and Delhomme is not getting any younger.

By frank

October 15, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

Who Cares, is long as its not here. Go Ryan!!

By Boo Boo

October 15, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

For as much money as Vick has caused the Falcons to lose, and then not being able to pay back the cash he was fronted, he still owes Blank - big time. Vick was thought to be a man of honor, as far as debt repayment was concerned, with legitimate securities, and no pending convictions for dog abuse. Who knew he was just another ignorant graduate of a football university, unable to read or do simple arithmetic? Vick needs to be back in Atlanta, cleaning the parking lots, selling hot dogs, or just as a chained-up sideshow at an Arthur Blank run autograph booth (all autographs $5, with all procedes going to the “Free Mike Vick by paying his debt for him” fund). That is unless there is some team stupid enough to make good on all of Vick’s debt, before taking possession of that ‘pig in a poke’.

Blank needs to tell your blog buddies, “I’m sorry, I am no longer in the business of meddling in the affairs of my NFL franchise. As you know, I ran it into the ground, firing Dan Reeves to get Mike Vick paired up with a lackey coach. I have actually since hired a real GM to run the club. Perhaps Mr. Dimitroff and Smith could find a job letting Mike Vick return kickoffs and punts for a year or three.” Now that would be a smart thing for Arthur Blank to do. If Vick has any value as an NFL football player, the Atlanta Falcons should reap those benefits before anyone else gets a chance.

By Tom

October 15, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

Its got to kill Terrence Moore to see a picture of the two players he wanted the least out of the draft on the cover of the Sports section. I love it!!

By Barry

October 15, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

Hey Y’all:

“ONE HEART BEAT!!!!” “ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY!!” That’s the ATLANTA FALCONS.

We have to move on folks. Vick had his time here and a damn good time at that. I am sure he will always remember Atlanta and the fans who stood by him and owner Arthur Blank who belived in him. Vick knows he made a big mistake here with his back stabbing friends and relatives. They helped ruin his football career here in Atlanta. He knows that and I am more than confident Vick accepts his punishemnt and loss with no remorse to the atlanta community. I believe he knows and understands the unprofesional and embarrassing situation he go the falcons into in dealing with his off the field situation. Any responsible person would understand the feeling on both sides. Blank state his feeling honestly and direct: He wants Vick to play but it would not be right for him to return to Falcons. This decision is an organizational culture decision. It is not personal. However, Blank belives this is not the end of Vicks football career in the NFL. He also stated he would support him and be a reference for Vick to the NFL Commissioner for Vick’s reinstatement to the NFL. What a man. What great character Blank has. Even now he stands by players who lives he has touched. And Vick is one of them. Believe it or not, Blank is Vick’s father figure. I know it hurt hm to let Blank down. But now we must close the book on Vick playing in Atlanta as a Falcon. We will see him in the future playing for another team against us. But the Falcons will prevail in the interim and against any team in the NFL. We will play with “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” We will win with “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” No matter what player is on the other team. We are the Atlanta Falcons. We play as a team and as a football community with “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!”

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! This is a SECRET from a FALCON FAN. TELL EVERBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

          "ONE HEARTBEAT,BABY!!"

By Trowel and Era

October 15, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

I feel sorry for him. If he is the Forrest Gump he appears to be, he must feel like a kid who gets separated from mother at the mall.

By Najeh Davenpoop

October 15, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

“For as much money as Vick has caused the Falcons to lose, and then not being able to pay back the cash he was fronted, he still owes Blank - big time.”

Haha are you serious? Why do you think the Falcons sold so many tickets between 2002 and 2006, because of Matt Schaub?

Michael Vick made Blank more money than he ever lost him. Gimme a f-cking break.

By king wilson

October 15, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

man vick is that dude yall, i know he had some troubles and all but he still is a very talented football player and he has problems just like everyone else, its not a money issue because when vick comes back home to the (nfl) he will be a dominant force once again i have faith in vick as a player always have a true vick fan will always be as long as he plays the game, i mean look at “pac man” jones he is a felon and playin the game and he just got suspended indefinetly AGAIN folks, now yall know it aint his first time having trouble through the season he hasnt played a full season yet, look a ricky williams, he is back in full affect, now VICK the play maker, i mean falcons had a heck of season because of his abiility as a player, now when vick comes back i do hope it is with atlanta, matt ryan is my qb i agree matty ice is that dude, he is the best QB for the falcons he is going to be a dominant qb for us at this pace, now put vick with the falcons man thats just a dream, but mark my words when vick returns it will be a interesting season for him, … and i know vick will do what he does best, and thats give headaches to defensive coordinators …lol holla

By joe white

October 15, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

Hollywould this is directed towards you and anyone who feels like you.Dam you and your opinios. The man deserves a second chance and blank bailed on him.He had the number selling jersey for the past five years straight, he made bought back the passion to atlants.I will wear his jersey all day everyday. I will never a ryan jersey, but I do love his playing abilty.

By De-Bunks

October 15, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

He can return punts in Canada.

By lost in space. Falcons

October 15, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

He may be gone but I am still a Vick Fan! I think Matt is a good kid. I am now look to be a fan of his new team! I will burn all my Falcon gear now ! The Red Necks team . I will go to the game when vick come and ware his # . Season tickets no more! more room for red necks fans!

By Davis

October 15, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

1) Tampa Bay; 2) Washington; 3) Detroit; or 4) Detroit.

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

October 15, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

Love the one heartbeat stuff.

Yes, the Falcons can trade him, too. Didn’t consider that. But they’ve kind of hurt his trade value by saying that don’t want him.

But Tennessee was able to find somebody to take Adam “Pacman” Jones in a trade. So the short answer is YES they can trade the rights to Michael Vick.

By some sense

October 15, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

One of the usual w*******…uh, suspects will take him - Dallas, Oakland come to mind.

By P** off Lions Fan

October 15, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this

I think Vick deserves another shot. DETROIT can give him that opportunity. I would like to see nothing but wins from Detroit and assuming Vick comes at a cheap price he would be a steal and an immense help to the Lions organization. I dont think especially with the lions that there will be a HUGE PR problem with the aqisiton of Vick only because considering the 0-5 start and who knows how awfull the finish will be fans desperately NEED a man to hail as our saviour!

By DE Falcon Fan

October 15, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

Let’s focus on the team we have and are proud of. Let’s let Vick worry about Vick and stop bringing him up for the sake of bringing him up.
This team is doing a great job. Let’s respect them enough to focus our attention where it belongs; supporting the Falcons on the field, not the ghosts of the past. Let’s not talk of those who should not be named until there is reason to do so. Let’s stop creating reasons to bring people up for “news” sake.

By A Falcons fan walks into a bar. .

October 15, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

Vick will end up in Tampa and he will mop his kitchen floors with the Falcons twice a year. Doesn’t make it right, it’s just true.

By Deep Throat

October 15, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

Pssssst

President Obama will pardon Vick and commute any outstanding charges in Virginia. The commissioner will force Blank to trade him to Detroit, straight up, for someone like Calvin Johnson. The Lions fans will gladly support a 2 - 14 team for many years to come, as long as Vick is at the helm. That means a profitable NFL, with Detroit able to be sold on national television, because of Vick. Until then, Detroit is as dead as the economy, which is an anchor on the a* of Roger Goodell.

By Vick Supporter

October 15, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

Well well well, for Falcons fans that “don’t give a sh!t” about Vick you sure do talk about him alot. Even the AJC can’t get enough of him. Like I’ve always said, I support Vick ON THE FIELD, and he is GREAT AT THAT, EVEN WHEN WITH NOTHING on his team. Vick will be back and he will redeem himself. I’m all for Vck getting a new start. I do wish it was here though because the falcons finally have a real coach and GM, and they are trying to do things right in atlanta now, which p** me offf that they’re a “team” now and they made Vick a one man show. they should have built around him like they’re doing for Ryan, but that over and done with. We miss you Vick!!!!! Can’t wait to see you dominate next season

By TURTSNAP

October 15, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

Hey Vick Supporter…. Maybe you could be Vick’s athletic supporter when he returns :O)

By Vick Supporter

October 15, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

@TURTSNAP, how about i smash my fist in your face? How about that?

By ron mexico

October 15, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

who cares where vick ends up? and you cant tell me that he didnt cost the falcons a bunch of money. yes he did sell out games but when he went to the slammer he still had a lot of money tied to him. and dont give me that crap about selleing out games. we dont have any trouble selling them out in 2008. vick, p-funk, and T should all go play for the raiders.

By NH

October 15, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

Anywhere but Atlanta

By ron mexico

October 15, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

who cares where vick ends up? and you cant tell me that he didnt cost the falcons a bunch of money. yes he did sell out games but when he went to the slammer he still had a lot of money tied to him. and dont give me that crap about selleing out games. we dont have any trouble selling them out in 2008. vick, p-funk, and T should all go play for the raiders.

By michaelgee

October 15, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

I hope he ends up at Tampa or with the Panthers, both teams need to be playing .500 football, both are above that now.

Vick will help level them off some.

By Gerald Paschal

October 15, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

I say he does come to Detroit. Vick, and the 3 picks we got from Dallas tells me that the Lions will restore the Roar and make the playoffs next year. Here we come Super Bowl.

By Patick Duffy

October 15, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

Who is Mike Vick,Bobby Petrino, Deanglo Hall? I don’t remember any of the Falcons with that name. It must have been all a dream.

By littlebird

October 15, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

Hope all you “fans” follow him wherever he goes and leave the BIG ATL … tired of hearing all the sugar lips!!!

By Vick Supporter

October 15, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

The Falcon fans are getting nervous…….they know redemption time for Vick is getting closer……. He will DESTROY the Falcons …….can’t wait to see it

By MWC

October 15, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

Hey Vicksupporter…you are so clever…Get a life!

By virtueandvice

October 15, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Is there ANY doubt he winds up in Dallas?

By Vick Supporter

October 15, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

He MWC, got one, and a very good one too. thank you for your advice, my caucasian friend

By BASEBALL KEN

October 15, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

Vick will end up in Dallas,Oakland or any other NFL team without a productive QB. People are soon to forget the NFL is about the MONEY, and MV sells tickets, no arguing that.

By BASEBALL KEN

October 15, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

Vick will end up in Dallas,Oakland or any other NFL team without a productive QB. People are soon to forget the NFL is about the MONEY, and MV sells tickets, no arguing that.

By Boo Boo

October 15, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

Hey Najeh Davenpoop,

I feel your pain bro! Living on welfare checks, food stamps, and individual marijuana cigarettes and crack cocain sales will make it seem like “de who whorl don gotz on yo shouldas”, but the reality is Mike Vick was paid money to make more money than he was paid. You are thinking the cotton plantation owner got his money’s worth when that really big, fast cotton picker ran off to catch the Underground Railroad. Problem is, freedom from slavery means getting chained to the responsibility of credit and living in a world where nothing is due you because something happened to your great great grandfather.

By Hulk Hogan

October 15, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

@Vick supporter you are a total loser! get a life, and no Vick will not dominate next year because he hasnt served his time for the league yet. Maybe in two years.So til then you can snuggle up with your Vick jersey everynight when you go to bed. Dont forget your milk and cookies. I took my Vick jersey and wiped my butt with it last year. Then I let my dog chew on it. This statement would have been true, but I would have never owned a convick jersey in the first place.

By STOP BEING GREDY

October 15, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

OK once and for all, this goes to everyone that keeps saying ‘Vick served his time”. Vick should have never went to jail in the first place you idiots!! There are some countries that eat dogs. YES Vick should have got a major fine, but nowhere near jail. Governor Sarah Palin has pictures of a slaughtered deer up all over the internet!!! YOU CAN NOT MURDER A DOG!
ANYWAYS… Vick should play for Oakland. The only reason he should is because he will probably stress Al Davis out so much that he will finally step down and the Raiders can begin their Reign of Running Back Terror!

By T-Dubb

October 15, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

It would be fitting that Vick go to the Raiders. He can hang with his buddy MeAngelo Hall.

I don’t care where Vick goes, he will never be the “real deal”, he’s just not smart enough. I remember seeing him in a preseason game when he was a rookie. I turned to the guy next to me and said, “What the hell is that guy running around like an idiot for? Look for a freakin’ reciever!” ..and things never changed over the next several season.

Sure he was exciting, but he’ll never take a team to the Super Bowl and THAT’S what it is all about.

Now Ryan…he is the real deal and the seats will start filling up again. The Vick era is gone and loooong forgotten.

By boo got shot

October 15, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

Oh no he di’int!!!

By Dom

October 15, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

Vick will never play in the NFL again…he looked Roger Goodell in the face and lied to him…he looked Arthur Blank in the face and lied to him as well…there is no way this tumor can play in the NFL again

By Redneck Eddie

October 15, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

I really wish people would stop wearing thier vick jerseys when they go the games…..they look so utterly foolish!

By Andy G

October 15, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

The best team is the one who will give the most or the best salary cap benefit to the Falcons. I would have to say Minnesota, Detroit, Kansas City, San Francisco, or N.Y. Jets. These are the teams that are the worst this year and do not have a decent QB, besides N.Y. Jets. Vick is no long term answer for any team, but he is a stop gap for the fans until these teams can draft and develop a better QB. The publicity and money and the money he would bring to these awful teams is apparent. Every fan has an opinion, like him or not, and people are willing to pay to see how this works out.

By REALITY_CHECK

October 15, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

WELL, WELL, WELL

Where are all the fools that said he will never play in the NFL again :)

Karma or irony, which ever way you choose to spin it, the one thing you brain dead idiots complained about is coming home to roost.

You complained about him running and not staying in the pocket, well now you will be on the other side of the ball and he will be driving your defensive crazy because you know there is nobody on this sorry team that is fast enough to stop him.

TAMPA & CAROLINA - YOU ARE ON THE CLOCK

——————U P D A T E——————

NEXT ON SPORTSCENTER—- VICK RETURNS TO THE DOME WITH THE PANTHERS AND SETS A CAREER HIGH IN RUSHING, PASSING YARDS AND TOUCHDOWNS…..COULD IT BE HE FINALLY GOT A REAL SET OF RECEIVERS AND LINE?

PAYBACK IS A B*H :)

By Bailer

October 15, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

oakland is a wonderful place for vick, his brother, packman, hall, and all the other big mouths that come out of the hoods street corner. take your sorry A*******es and big mouth back there and let the guys that have some class and caracter play football

By wmatlanta

October 15, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

There’s only one place where Vick will fit in now no questions asked: Oakland Al Davis is just crazy enough to sign him.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 15, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

VICK SUPPORTER

I got your back my brotha. Did you read the ESPN column? They reported that Vick is working out in prison and was consistently bench pressing 300lbs (twice that of LEAF) and was firing lasers.

He was not doing time, he was in the high tech training facility, with posters of all the rednecks in Atlanta thinking I AM GOING TO CRUSH THAT GOLDEN BOY IN FRONT OF THEIR FAKE FANS

You are also right about them being nervous, because they were banking on him not coming back to the NFL because they know what he will do when he comes back.

I can hardly wait to see those 60 yard runs and deep bombs too receivers who can actually catch.

By TIME TO MOVE ON

October 15, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

I wish that reporter had never asked Mr. Blank about Vick because it just created another opportunity for people pro and anti-Vick to spew their respective venom. The Falcons and Ryan are showing they can win without him. Ryan has a good chance to win Rookie of The Year. The people who wanted Dorsey are eating SO much crow now!!!!!!!!!

By richbrave

October 15, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

REPOST from yesterday.

Sorry BRYANT. As much as one might desire a senior moment right now, it’s hard to ignore the 800 lb. gorilla in the room that’s MIKE V. Inquiring minds want to know what happens with the commish and that train-load of controversy his reinstatement brings to the NFL.

I see that the train’s leaving ATLANTA station. Whither bound.?

By BA

October 15, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

Why would the Panthers want Vick? They have a franchise QB. And what is “gredy”? Or “caracter”? You people are retards- plain and simple.

And this one-man show stuff is ridiculous. Anybody familar with Roddy White, our no.1 reciever? Drafted for Vick. Micheal Jenkins, the guy with the critical catch at the end of Sunday’s win? Also drafted for Vick. He couldn’t throw, or he threw too hard. As soon as Vick was gone, these guys suddenly “became” better recievers. White was better even with Chris Freakin Redman and Blue Skies throwing to him.

Half of the current offensive line were here for the supposed “one man show”. Half of the defense is the same. Face it- we have a more effective qb now, and it’s showing in the win column.

Wonder if this kid will “quit” during any of our late-season games.

By Hollywould

October 15, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

Yeah, I am really nervous. I can’t get the Canadian channel.

By John

October 15, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

@Dom, according to “Convick Supporter”, Vick is going to win like 5 superbowls…lol. Maybe if he learns how to call an audible this might happen….or probably not. I agree with you 100 percent. Vick Supporter is living in a dream land. Vick Supporter, if your out there get your thumb out of your a## and wake up! I heard Vick Supporter likes to watch the atlanta/Green bay playoff game from a couple of years ago with his pants around his ankles.

By Bui

October 15, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

Mr. Blank. Since you already have Matt Ryan as our team’s quarterback, how do you think about Michael Vick as our team runing bach or our receiver. I think he will be good at those positions. Thank for your consideration

By Vick Supporter

October 15, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

Hey Hulk Hogan, why do you have so much hate for me supporting my favorite player? Whats wrong with that? I think Vick is a great QB who had a TERRIBLE team around him, or you can definitely say coaching. You people say that this is the same team Vick had……thats pretty much correct, but you have to have coaching, a GM with a f’ing brain, etc etc, which the flacons now have. Ryan got lucky that the falcons “decided” to build a team the right way instead of just having vick be the focus of everything. If that type of pressure was put on Ryan, he would wilt like a leaf, just like his passes. Dont get mad, my caucasian friend. just get ready to get ran and passed all over you people’s asses. VICK WILL BE BACK. HE”S GOING TO DUST THE FALCONS, AND I WILL BE THERE TALKIN SH!T RIGHT IN “YOU PEOPLE’S FACE

By Hollywould

October 15, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

Reality check, You were on this rant yesterday saying he was coming back to the falcons. Reality check you dummy. Now you have changed your tune again. Wake up boy and see the real world.

By JerseyFalcon

October 15, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this

What team should Vick go to?? NONE! He should stay in jail. now think about this people, if you and I did what Michael Vick did we would be spending five years or more in jail..and you think we would get our jobs back?? This guy comitted a crime, and now when he gets out of jail they will make him a millions again!

By curtis fitzgerald

October 15, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

WAIT TO NEXT SEASON!!! VICK WILL BE A TERROR AND MATT RYAN WILL BE JUST THAT SAME OLD DROPBACK PASSER!!! when defenses figure out that he cracks under pressure and when the falcons start back losing we will see where theire real fan base is. Ride this new breed quarterback while it last…..That won’t be long!!! Falcons will still have a losing season and Matt cryan will be the joke of this town the next couple of seasons. PS! I will never buy another falcons ticket. AUTHUR YOU ARE A COMPLETE RICH EDIOT!!! TRUE VICK FAN!!!! WAIT AND SEE!!!

By JB

October 15, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

@Vick Supporter and VIck Supporter 2. You guys like boyfriend and boyfriend. Get a life. Vick will never play in the league again….Brotha!! By the way that column about him pressing all that wieght and working out, all lies. The only thing he is pressing is pots and pans under the hot dish water. You cant forget about that heavy mop. What a loser!!

By JerseyFalcon

October 15, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

What team should Vick go to?? NONE! He should stay in jail. now think about this people, if you and I did what Michael Vick did we would be spending five years or more in jail..and you think we would get our jobs back?? This guy comitted a crime, and now when he gets out of jail they will make him a millions again!

By Vick Supporter

October 15, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

Also, Falcon fans, Vick will not play no f’ing RB/PR/KR/WR. He’s a f’ing QB and will always be one Sorry that he’s gifted and Ryan isnt.

By McRly?

October 15, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

1. Minnesota. I think this WILL happen. Vick + Peterson? Yikes.

2. Rams. I know that’s a little stretch, but they’ll need something to shake it up after finishing Dead Last in the NFL. Vick will come in heralded as the quiet, solid #2 QB and start by game 6.

3. Oakland. In typical Al Davis fashion they pull the plug on Jamarcus Russell too early and look to Vick.

I do hope Vick a) has learned his lesson and is seriously repentant, and

b) serves a short NFL probation and is allowed back into the league, and

c) is traded by the Falcons for a nice pick and some serious cap relief and

d) decides to pour himself into his craft, study film and learn how to read defenses and hit receivers in stride instead of getting them killed over the middle on 12 yard passes moving 100mph that are thrown 3 feet above their heads.

If he does this, he could still be one of the greatest that ever played the position. YES, I SAID IT BECAUSE I BELIEVE IT. Always have. But I also believe that he was horribly lazy, decidedly immature, hopelessly narcissistic, totally dishonest and 100% guilty, and those things lead to his downfall and to the fact that all he is remembered for is a conviction instead of being an interstellar athlete who was unfortunately a very subpar QB. I loved it when we got him, and unfortunately I will love it even more when we can finally all just let him go. Vio con Dios Ron Mexico. don’t let the door hitcha…

By Vick Supporter

October 15, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

Also, Falcon fans, Vick will not play no f’ing RB/PR/KR/WR. He’s a f’ing QB and will always be one Sorry that he’s gifted and Ryan isnt.

By glw

October 15, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

1. Detroit 2. Minnesota 3. San Francisco 4. Kansas City 5. Seattle

By Bailer

October 15, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

hey mr vick supporter , is that in jock support, or u what goes in a jock? and I would love i mean love some of that fist so i could stick it upp your ugly a$$

By Hulk

October 15, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

@Vick supporter, If Vick doesnt talk s** to the other players and fans maybe he will flip them off at the end of the game. I mean he does it to his own fans why wouldnt he do it to oppsing fans. Why dont you go and visit him in the can. Maybe he will sign your jersey after he is done being frisked by the guards. Get a life you dope! By the way how is a QB who only completes about 56% of his passes going to win a superbowl? Ryan has already done in that in all of his games. Vick played for what 6 years, Ryan 6 games. I got news for you, it takes brains to be a good QB in the NFL. Something of which Vick does not have

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 15, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

5-TRIPS IN THE REDZONE AND 4 FIELD GOALS & A 3-YARD TOSS

That’s impressive :)

By Ellis St. John

October 15, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

(Instant starter at)

1. Detroit Lions
2. Kansas City Cheifs
3. San Francisco 49ers
4. Minnesota Vikings
5. St. Louis Rams

(Back-up QB with chance at starting if he “keeps his nose clean” and the starter struggles)

1. Oakland Raiders
2. Cleveland Browns
3. Chicago Bears

By Harmon Wages

October 15, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

If the Falcons can trade him? I would think that the Titans,Lions,Chiefs, and the Seahawks would be a good fit for him.

By Bill

October 15, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

What did the Falcons ever do to Vick that would make him want revenge? Move on after he messed up? How dare they even play the two seasons without him. We should have just sat out and not played. If Vick wants to play, he should play. He won’t play here because we have a QB. Vick won’t want to play anything besides QB, and having him on the team will create a lot of tension, particularly with the fans. The people, vick supporters 1 & 2 and whoever, they’re problem is that they are fans of one player. Everyone who has moved on, we’re fans of the Falcons. Vick was exciting. It was fun. He’s gone. The Falcons have moved on. This is a league of teams, not players. Vick isn’t looking for revenge against the Falcons because the Falcons did nothing but support him. They just moved on. He made a mistake, hopefully he’s learned. Its time this city rallied around its team, not one player on the team. I’m not a Ryan fan or Ryan supporter, I’m a Falcons fan and a Falcons supporter. Ryan is the future. And the BS that he can’t handle pressure??? Did you watch the Bears game last week???

By Najeh Davenpoop

October 15, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

Boo Boo,

I’m not black, idiot.

Nice try though.

By Najeh Davenpoop

October 15, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

“I would think that the Titans,Lions,Chiefs, and the Seahawks would be a good fit for him.”

The Seahawks? Please God no. You do know the name of their defensive coordinator who is more than likely gonna succeed Holmgren when he retires right?

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 15, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

TRIVIA QUESTION

What does Carolina & Tampa have in common?

THE FALCONS DIDN’T CROSS THE GOAL LINE

By Gumbo

October 15, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

I attended my first Falcons game in many years (I live in FL) this past weekend and saw thousands of Vick Jerseys. I have one question to those of you who continue to wear them.

What is the statement that you are trying to make? Here are several choices I could think of.

1. I spent $95 bucks for this damn thing, so I am going to wear it.
2. Even though he no longer plays for the Team I claim to root for, he is a brother and you got to support a brother.
3. He should still be in the NFL playing for the Falcons. He is a victim (of whom I am not so sure).

I must admit - it is a very confusing site to see all of you. I spoke to several Chicago fans who were equally perplexed.

It does explain a lot about why people are always bashing the Atlanta fan base.

By Hollywould

October 15, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

Do you really think the Titans? They already have a running qb. You can see where that has gone.

By David

October 15, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

I think Vick will end up with either the Detroit Lions or the Oakland Raiders but watch out for the St. Louis Rams they might also have interest in him

By David

October 15, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

I think Vick will end up with either the Detroit Lions or the Oakland Raiders but watch out for the St. Louis Rams they might also have interest in him

By Hollywould

October 15, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

Gumbo, What game were you at? Thousands!!!! Bull#### Go ahead and wear your jersey. I guess you can’t make 95 bucks again. Support your convick brotha You can get an O.J. jersey cheap. You know “You got to support your brother.”

By Neal

October 15, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

I think Dallas will be a good fit. Dallas seems to sign bad boys such as Pak Man Jones.

By cb

October 15, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

Paid his debt to society? Tell that to the dogs he electrocuted…spending two years in prison doesn’t suddenly make someone not a sociopath who tortured animals for fun. Good luck to anyone who takes him. Ask the Cowboys how their problem child is coming along…

By McRly?

October 15, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

Well said Bill.

Vick Supporter, are you back AGAIN??? You had better leave now, or else I will SCHOOL YOU AGAIN. I’m feeling generous today, so take the hint and . I grow weary of your asanine banter. Now go get your thesaurus…I’ll wait….

By Exodus Mentality

October 15, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

Mr. Ledbetter, I am going to say the same thing to you that I said to T. Moore. You both should have known that this entire line of thinking does nothing but bring out the worst that is to be found in Falcons fan-land. I know clicks sell ads, and I know Arthur’s comments to SI make this a story, but at what cost.

At least you made your story somewhat positive and tried to steer the conversation towards where Vick might be going. So since this is going to be a story, use those journalistic resources and follow up on this one. Keep track of the fans in any other NFL city where there is any hint of a QB problem. That’s probably 50% or more of the league. I’m willing to bet you a dinner that all of those cities fans will be lobbying to get Vick just as soon as it becomes major national news that he can get back into the league.

And for the record, Anyone who lobbies against Vick getting a second chance because he told a lie, or because he wasn’t as nice as you might want him to be to animals, or even because he has a conviction on his record, is a huge hypocrite and probably has an ulterior motive or deeper meaning to hating Mike Vick. All you so-called Christians need to practice what you preach and learn how to forgive. Vick never did anything to any of you and if you don’t like the way he lives his life, he doesn’t need your approval. But it is patently ridiculous to advocate for a man, a human being, to be permanently ostracized for the reasons lumped on MV7 (and many of these same people called for longer jail time, and even capital punishment for involvement with the death of a dog). It isn’t because you love dogs or animals, it’s because you hate Michael Vick. Search your own soul for as you judge, so shall you be judged.

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

October 15, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

Yeah, the Federal Judge in Virginia determined what the debt to society was. When he’s done, his debt is paid in full. I think that’s how the judicial system’s supposed to work.

By Najeh Davenpoop

October 15, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

“I attended my first Falcons game in many years (I live in FL) this past weekend and saw thousands of Vick Jerseys. I have one question to those of you who continue to wear them. What is the statement that you are trying to make? “

I wasn’t at that game, but as the owner of a Vick jersey here’s my response: Yeah, I paid $55 bucks for that jersey back in ‘02, and I’m not gonna stop wearing a $55 piece of apparel just because the guy whose name is on it killed a few animals. More importantly, Vick was a great player on the field, which is pretty much all I care about. A lot of people still wear Jessie Tuggle and Steve Bartkowski jerseys to Falcons game, or Dominique Wilkins jerseys to Hawks games — that doesn’t necessarily mean they expect to see them playing for the Falcons or Hawks again. Same goes for Vick.

By L. Gill

October 15, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

Such a shame what they did to this young man. Doctors kill human babies everyday at the simple request of their mothers, and are awarded monetarily.

He loses years of his life because of dogs. Just another part of the systemic American genocide of the successful Black athelete.

By L. Gill

October 15, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

Such a shame what they did to this young man. Doctors kill human babies everyday at the simple request of their mothers, and are awarded monetarily.

He loses years of his life because of dogs. Just another part of the systemic American genocide of the successful Black athelete.

By Hollywould

October 15, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

Najeh, None of them are in jail.

By Wise Old Man

October 15, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

Vick was an exciting player during his time with the Falcons. Biggest complaint was that he could not lead team to Super Bowl victory. Vick now faces the same opponent that all athletes must face, AGH. He is getting older and as he ages his skills are diminishing. He is not the same man that run 4.2 in the 40 when he came into the league 7 years ago. He will have to learn to beat teams with his arm instead of with his legs. He will have to develop into a drop back passer in order to lead a team now. There is not an athlete that can escape Father Time. Not Bird, Magic, Jordan, Aickman, Montana, Unitas, Staubach, Jabbar, and Russell.
Vick is also getting old and unless he can learn to be a passer first and scrambler second he wlll not be courted by too many NFL teams.

By knowshon

October 15, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

why are you even asking this question? No way Vick gets back in the NFL. Goodell will not and should not let it happen no matter what Blank says.

By South Ga. Falcon Fan

October 15, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

Three teams that come to mind are Detroit, St. Louis and Minnesota. They both have QB issues in some way, shape, or form.

As far as any of you idiots that still wear Vick jerseys, the man is gone. HE IS NOT COMING BACK.

I don’t get why it’s so hard for some of you to get that point. Must all be kin to Terrence Moore.

By McRly?

October 15, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

To Gill, 4:52pm

he did it to himself bro.

By Southern Born

October 15, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this

“Sells tickets to the Dome” isn’t an argument that holds water. The lion’s share of revenue doesn’t come from the bleacher seats, it comes from skybox leases. Leases that are paid for by buttoned-down corporate types for the purpose of wining and dining clients. Bringing back a convicted felon, especially one who has polarized the fan base in such a controversial way, would likely cause those corporate cash cows to look for greener pastures.

As it is, the Falcons have done what they needed to do: rebuilt from the top down to lay the foundation of a long-term winning program with a TEAM.

As far as where he who shall remain nameless may turn up, I’m thinking the odds are better than even that he will be banned for life. The way he spit in Goodell’s eye isn’t something that could be soon forgotten.

By mv7supporter

October 15, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

Mr. Blank say he dont want my boy back. He got his lily white QB and got rid of all the bros. Maybe Michael go to Dallas like Deion and win the Super Bowl since their boy hurt his pinkie. He still the best QB to ever play for the NFL and Atlanta deserve what they get when he come back to beat them. MV09 just not in Atlanta!!!

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 15, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

L. GILL

These same people that claim to be dog owners and comdemn Vick for it, are probably upset that the 22-year old mother in Florida that killed her 3-year old and lied to police, should have a second chance, but not Vick for killing dogs.

It’s not about the dogs - It’s all about a rich black man.

By L. Gill

October 15, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

To: Southern Born October 15, 2008 5:22 PM

Since Goddell is your God, See what he can do for you when all your filthy words and thoughts return upon your own head. You won’t be worshipping “Goddell Mighty” then.

It’s amazing the importance that people like you put on mere men! Such cowards.

By Hamad Meander

October 15, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

I simply hope the Falcons get something for Vick - be it a 3rd round pick or less. The thing is that this TEAM is more of a TEAM than they ever were under Vick and will have more success than Vick ever had here. Vick only had TWO winning seasons in Atlanta.

It cracks me up that all these Vick-lovers (who certainly cannot be dog lovers) think that he is going to play for someone else and light it up. What a joke!!! There isn’t a team where Vick can play and instantly be a good QB.

This Falcon team is on track to be a good football team. There are still pieces missing, but you can see in the discipline and the way we run the ball that this team can get better.

Why can’t you Vick supporters get behind some of the players we have playing NOW? Michael Turner is awesome! Matt Ryan looks pretty good. Heck, even Jason Elam showed some guts hitting that 46 yarder.

GET ON BOARD WITH THE TEAM WE HAVE NOW!

By Bill

October 15, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

It is a waste of time arguing with all of the “Vick Supporters” out there. By that, I mean people like Vick supporter 1 and 2 on here. I support Vick in whatever else he does. Good luck to the man. But he is done here. You can’t argue with them because they will never see reason. If Ryan throws for 300 yrds, Vick would have thrown for 400 and run for 100 more. If Ryan wins a Super Bowl, Vick would have won 2.

Never argue with an idiot. They’ll bring you down to their level and win through experience.

So to the actual point of this article, he could really go anywhere where they need a QB. Minnesota, Oakland, Dallas, Detroit. Just depends.

Come on, genocide of successful black athletes? Are you serious? Look around, Gill. Roddy White isn’t in jail. Michael Turner is popular. ONE black guy gets arrested and its “genocide.” Get a grip. There are black athletes all over this country that are absolutely adored, more than white athletes in all likelihood.

McRly? is right. He did it to himself. Wake up, Atlanta. We have a good football team to support.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 15, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

5-TRIPS TO THE REDZONE AND 4-FIELD GOALS & A 3-YARD TOSS TO SHOW FOR IT

THANK GOD FOR RODDY. ELAM IS GOING TO HAVE A GOOD YEAR :)

By Vick Supporter

October 15, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this

Vick Suporter 2:, “5-TRIPS IN THE REDZONE AND 4 FIELD GOALS & A 3-YARD TOSS

That’s impressive :)”

LMFAO!!!!!!!! (crying) You funny as hell man,lol, but its the truth.

Ryan hasn’t really done anything……

By Falconidiot

October 15, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this

I hope it’s somewhere in our division, so our defense can repay him, and our QB can show him how.I don’t think a convicted felon deserves the right to a multimillion dollar job especially after bringing so much destruction upon the NFL. If Al Davis is still alive, that might be his only chance.Detroit can’t handle any more wrong moves and Jerry Jones is starting to realise he already has to many headaches.

By Stan

October 15, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this

Vick should play for Oklahoma State……Oklahoma State prison!!!!!

By falconidiot

October 15, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this

Supporter#2, you must be forgetting Matt threw 3 TD’s, one thru both of MJ’s hands and two to Roddy, one called back against a very good defense, his stats matched those of Drew Breeze in a rout, then made the play with his arm, your boy had to use his legs for.

By Vick Supporter

October 15, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

Hulk’s comments: “If Vick doesnt talk s to the other players and fans maybe he will flip them off at the end of the game.”**

I was at the game, my caucasian friend. I would have flipped off the crowd too. The N word, which I’m sure is in your daily vocabulary, was flowing freely that day, so I don’t blame him. You Falcon fans suck, which is why I’m not one anymore, and before you say who cares, I know you don’t. Your 56% completion comment……. as of right this moment, Ryan is completing 57% of his passes, I guess he’s a “Brady” now, as you crazy fans are comparing him to after 5 games? Listen, my caucasian friend, when jenkins and Roddy White were drafted, they were PROJECTS!! neither one them could catch anything, not even from your last hero, Schaub. Your comment is straight up stupid. You Falcon fans are so dumb, you’re already comparing Ryan to Tom f’ing Brady after 5 games, LMFAO. Man, I’m done, you idiots wear me out. We miss you Vick!! Redemption is near, you’ve paid your price.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 15, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this

CAN YOU SAY 8-MORE LOSSES

1. EAGLES 2. SAINTS 3. BRONCOS 4. CAROLINA 5. CHARGERS 6. SAINTS 7. TAMPA BAY 8. MINNESOTA

By mv7supporter

October 15, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this

Vick supporter we will get our payback when Obama get elected. All the white people be shaking in their drawers just knowing the n——-s will be in charge. Cant wait. Go MV09 just not in Atlanta!!!

By falcon fan

October 15, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this

if all you so called falcon expert’s will just rewind the past three year’s with vick at q.b. all of you were screaming for the falcons to get rid of roddy white and the whole reciving corp’s the whole o-line,and running back’s,now that vick is gone,and ryan is q.b. the recivers really are not that bad?now are they? nor is th o-line,or the running back’s? i really do’nt care what color any of the players are,as long as they give 100% all the time period. maybe mora,sr. was right vick was an will be a coach killer? with his all me attitude. really do’nt care where he end’s up. hope he end’s up in okland where the owner’s word is no better than vick’s,he lied to all of the falcons fans.

By falcon fan

October 15, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this

if all you so called falcon expert’s will just rewind the past three year’s with vick at q.b. all of you were screaming for the falcons to get rid of roddy white and the whole reciving corp’s the whole o-line,and running back’s,now that vick is gone,and ryan is q.b. the recivers really are not that bad?now are they? nor is th o-line,or the running back’s? i really do’nt care what color any of the players are,as long as they give 100% all the time period. maybe mora,sr. was right vick was an will be a coach killer? with his all me attitude. really do’nt care where he end’s up. hope he end’s up in okland where the owner’s word is no better than vick’s,he lied to all of the falcons fans.

By Vick Supporter

October 15, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this

mv7supporter ,lol. damn

By L. Gill

October 15, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

Whether you admit it or not, there is an agenda for some in power, regarding African-American players.

You mentioned the other players that are not in jail; I would also mention that neither is Roger Clemens.

By Rico Niles

October 15, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this

What is wrong with you unforgiving people? In America We promote Human Gladiator Fighting with Blood and near death and its LEGAL? But hell no MIKE VICK you are going to Jail for Dog Fighting ANIMALS? We all are a BUNCH OF HYPOCRYTS in this country and should all go to JAIL TOO!

By Vick Supporter

October 15, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this

If anyone deserves to be in prison, its roger clemens. You people call Vick a dirtbag, this guy’s been sticking needles up you know where for God knows how long

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

October 15, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

patrick kerney was never investigated for the raped woman in his house

By Vick Supporter

October 15, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

Rico Niles, you’re right. thats why i hate these fans

By T'VILLE DAWG

October 15, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this

He’s in the best place now starring for the Folsom Prison Donothings. Seriously there is one man and team that would give him a shot and that of course wou